Renovate for better living
Moving house is a stressful experience that can often be avoided by using renovations to achieve a more attractive, liveable property. Plus you get to keep the neighbourhood you know and love.
When done well, renovations transform a home while retaining beloved features, including all that work put into the garden. But it has to start with the right vision.
To show what is possible, renovation specialists Build
Right Homes offers free consultations with owner Rex Lawrence and the company’s in-house architect.
A sketch can then be produced to bring to life ideas that can make a world of difference, but which may never have been on the homeowner’s horizon.
‘‘Sometimes people are just blown away by what can be achieved,’’ Rex says.
‘‘We’ve got a place coming up that’s a standard three-bedroom home with a small bathroom, standard kitchen, small dining area and a separate lounge. Without extending the footprint, we’ve moved the walls so they’ll gain a bigger kitchen, a scullery, a second bathroom, more storage and it flows so much better. There are even doors opening to a nice outdoor area.
‘‘A lot of older houses have wasted space with big hallways and laundries. People are amazed at how that can be used, as well as other areas.’’
Build Right Homes was established by Rex in 2004 and has kept its focus on renovations even while completing new builds across Christchurch and North Canterbury.
With its own project managers, designers and other long-serving staff, the company can handle all stages of a project, ensuring a simple process for owners who are always kept well informed. That oversight allows for control over timeframes and quality; vital for a stress-free project without surprises.
‘‘Good communication is extremely important to us. Our track record speaks for itself but we are always listening, too,’’ Rex says.
For peace of mind, Build Right Homes are registered Master Builders and provide a 10-year guarantee on every project, no matter how large or small.
❚ To find out more, call Build Right Homes on 03 323-5771 or visit buildrighthomes.co.nz